Marisela Morales hooks up with her ex-boyfriend Frankie Vega when she tries to prevent him from skipping bail. Then she's contacted in her parents' house by Titan International, who want her (along with Frankie) to take on a mission for them that oozes danger. Marisela agrees to keep her parents safe.

Frankie, while still wildly attracted to Marisela, is angry about the trick she tried to pull on him. Wanting out of the organization that employs him, he agrees to this last mission, though he is reluctant to pull Marisela into a life filled with alarming risks. Ian Blake heads up Titan International. He also finds himself attracted to Marisela, but is not fond of the way that she fights him at every step.

Julie Leto combines spice, mystery, detailed characterization and romance in a story that demands to be read. The chemistry between Frankie and Marisela sizzles off the pages, and you warm up to them immediately. Dirty Little Secrets is the first in a series. An interview in the back gives a teaser of a sequel involving Frankie, Marisela and Ian - I can't wait to experience their next adventure.

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